Needing a new Shifter boot for the twist machine shifter

[mazspeed]

Ok, my old boot will not fit. I can cut it and have it re stiched, but I was hoping for something custom and different. Here is a picture of the new shifter which is bad ass by the way. Is a leather boot the only way to go with this configuration, or is there something else that will work with this? I would rather not use a leather boot and cover the billet arm.

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/1f293b4baa.jpg

[Flash68]

Yes it is a bad ass piece of work.

I am working on the same thing - trying to have a low boot done that shows off as much of the handle as possible. Something similar to this but that shows even more is what I am looking for. Of course, you are running a console which covers up some of it already I guess.

http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff245/flash68/IMG_1652.jpg

[mazspeed]

What boot are you running there?

[Flash68]

What boot are you running there?

I got the Lokar trim ring that comes with the shift boot (which I think is identical to the one in this picture) but we are going to have the opening in the boot modified a bit as this shift handle is thicker than most, and as you said, I want to expose more of the shaft.

[mazspeed]

I want to expose more of the shaft.

Don't we all. :lol:

[Flash68]

Don't we all. :lol:

I knew after I typed all that this would go into the gutter! :lol:

[skatinjay27]

I knew after I typed all that this would go into the gutter! :lol:isnt that how it always works!:lol:

maz- i really like how yours looks now and dont thing a boot tapered up will look good plus theres already not much of the "shaft" show now. i would suggest maybe a reverse style leather boot... like on some factory 4 speed cars had, some times refered to as "cups" but they were rubber... but with leather i think it would look really cool and still show of the shifter handle alot but not look unfinished.

did i mention how much i loves steves shifter handle!!!!!!!!!!!

[Flash68]

isnt that how it always works!:lol:

maz- i really like how yours looks now and dont thing a boot tapered up will look good plus theres already not much of the "shaft" show now. i would suggest maybe a reverse style leather boot... like on some factory 4 speed cars had, some times refered to as "cups" but they were rubber... but with leather i think it would look really cool and still show of the shifter handle alot but not look unfinished.

did i mention how much i loves steves shifter handle!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree, a reverse style boot would be perfect for yours. I'd do something like this one on the OneLapCamaro.

[mazspeed]

Hey guys. The shifter is too far forward for my tastes. Steve and are are talking about a new one for my car due to my console being a little high for their stock curved shifter arm. I have a few ideas for the shifter arm, Kevin at CAR came up with one, and there is a company that custom makes boots, so we will see. Yes there are bad ass shifters.

[Vegas69]

Flash is from Frisco so no surprise there!:unibrow:

If it's to far forward, how about a bracket to raise and angle it back towards you.

[Flash68]

Hey guys. The shifter is too far forward for my tastes.

The whole reason I ditched the console idea.

Flash is from Frisco so no surprise there!:unibrow:



You son of a *#$*(#*($!!! :willy:

[mazspeed]

The whole reason I ditched the console idea.


The console really isn't the issue, it is but it's not. I do like the console, but I need the shifter in a certain place for a road racing placement, not that Ill do much of it, but I want it set up that way.

[Flash68]

The console really isn't the issue, it is but it's not. I do like the console, but I need the shifter in a certain place for a road racing placement, not that Ill do much of it, but I want it set up that way.

Yeah I hear ya. I only got my shifter moved back about 3.5" by ditching the console. It ain't a bunch but it does make a difference.

[mazspeed]

Yeah I hear ya. I only got my shifter moved back about 3.5" by ditching the console. It ain't a bunch but it does make a difference.

You're right on that. So what's the deal, you still selling or what?

[Flash68]

You're right on that. So what's the deal, you still selling or what?

It's coming down to the wire.... not sure... of course I haven't had someone offer me a big number yet either. But as I have said I am walking a pretty tight rope these next couple months, but I do have a couple options before selling I hope to put into play...

But I also look at it as I will be able to get back in and pick up an already done car in the next year or so if I do have to sell, and there will be some good deals out there with this sh*tty economy...

[mazspeed]

It's coming down to the wire.... not sure... of course I haven't had someone offer me a big number yet either. But as I have said I am walking a pretty tight rope these next couple months, but I do have a couple options before selling I hope to put into play...

But I also look at it as I will be able to get back in and pick up an already done car in the next year or so if I do have to sell, and there will be some good deals out there with this sh*tty economy...

Yeah mate I understand. You and I should have a chat about stuff, just to see where you're at. I would hate too see you sell your car. I was in the same boat and was lucky in this crappy economy to get out in decent shape in a few months. I just want to see where your at and maybe help out if I can. I would be cool to go crusing with you when the car is done.

[Flash68]

Yeah mate I understand. You and I should have a chat about stuff, just to see where you're at. I would hate too see you sell your car. I was in the same boat and was lucky in this crappy economy to get out in decent shape in a few months. I just want to see where your at and maybe help out if I can. I would be cool to go crusing with you when the car is done.

PM me your # again. I had to clean out my PM box and erased it. I'll give ya a buzz.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Have it made to go further down on the arm and below console top,sort of like a reverse volcano(best way to describe it).That will solve most of your problem.